Why Pakistan's Election Matters to the U.S.

5/9/2013 5:06PM

Pakistan's election Saturday, if successful, would mark the first time since the country's establishment that a civilian government is succeeded by another elected administration. John Bussey joins the News Hub as the kidnapping of one of the candidates threatens further conflict. Photo: Associated Press.

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